My second job is being on here........



Over 200 police in Essex have second jobs - with some working as magicians it has been revealed.

Other jobs include musicians, therapists, entertainers and florists.

Essex Police admit more than 200 of their 3,300 officers need extra money so they can afford their own home.

All the jobs have to be approved by Chief Constable Roger Baker reports The Sun.

Force records show the most common second job for officers is driving.

PC Sue Kelly, of the Essex Police Federation, said: "I can see an increase in the number of second jobs as a very significant possibility.

"Since the Human Rights Act has come into force, there has been a slight loosening of restrictions but all police officers have to get permission from the chief constable.

"There are various occupations or second incomes out there. I know magicians, a florist and coach drivers.

"They often take these jobs to make ends meet or to go on holiday or buy things like a house - especially where prices are so high."

I often do "nixers" (second jobs) as a hgv driver for a plant hire company I worked for as a teenager. Its been approved as it doesnt compramise my job as an officer, but if i worked as a security guard or reatined fire fighter then it wouldnt be allowed